Penthwell Dog Training

Penthwell Dog Training Accessible, Inclusive and Positive Training for Dogs and their Owners. Foundation Training, Behaviour Support, Gundog & Scent Work.

Tailored 121 Session and Group Classes. Experienced, Certified and Fully Insured.

23/08/2025

Clearing out the barn – DONE! ✅✅

Yesterday, another fabulous team came together and we finally finished clearing the barn of muck! 🎉

We honestly can’t put into words how grateful we are to everyone who has pitched in over the last few weeks. Huge shoutout to Kirstie and The Chipping Norton Garden Company – power tools really are the way forward (and SO much fun! 🤣).

Next up: sorting the floor so it’s accessible for wheelchairs, walking aids and people with visual impairments – and of course, people like me who can trip over thin air 😜.

After that, a big jet wash, fresh white walls, and then we can start building scent walls to get this place DOG TRAINING READY! 🐾

There’s still lots to do, but THIS milestone is incredible. Thank you for all the hours of shovelling, mowing, wheelbarrow pushing, topping, and everything in between. We couldn’t do it without you.

We can’t wait to welcome you all soon to our new hub for INCLUSIVE DOG TRAINING! 🧡

🎉 Huge congratulations to another fabulous team — Pam and Max — for gaining their Level 1 Scent Detection Achieving Toge...
18/08/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to another fabulous team — Pam and Max — for gaining their Level 1 Scent Detection Achieving Together (S.D.A.T) Award!

Max’s journey has been a little different from most. Originally rescued from the streets of Eastern Europe, he came to Pam without the same early learning experiences as many pet dogs. That meant our training had to focus on building trust, setting gentle rules of engagement, and constantly checking in on what truly works for him.

Max has taught me so much during this process. He wasn’t too impressed with my “fancy teaching methods”😅 — instead, he reminded me of the heart of scent work: motivation.

A huge thank you to Pam for trusting me and believing that Max needed a tailored approach. Your dedication has allowed him to shine, and today’s award is a true testament to your teamwork. 🌟

Well done, both of you! 🐾💛

What do you do when you’re not hanging out with your dog? 🐾Today we swapped leads for mud and completed a Tough Mudder! ...
16/08/2025

What do you do when you’re not hanging out with your dog? 🐾

Today we swapped leads for mud and completed a Tough Mudder! 💪
I am so proud of us – taking on the challenge with these two amazing women. We sweated, laughed, swore (a lot 😂), and even managed a bit of running!

The obstacles were brilliant fun, and the best part? Everyone cheers each other on – teamwork at its finest. 🧡

Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone is exactly what you need – you’re always stronger than you think! ✨

Thank you Rebecca Denton Injury Rehab & PT for all your support !! 💪

Being a dog trainer isn’t just about dogs 🐾As an accessible dog trainer, I make it a priority to keep my knowledge of hu...
16/08/2025

Being a dog trainer isn’t just about dogs 🐾

As an accessible dog trainer, I make it a priority to keep my knowledge of human psychology and neurodivergence up to date. 📚

This way, I can support not just the dogs I work with, but their humans too! 💡✨

Happy Saturday ! 🧡

“Big shoutout to my buddy Rocket for making Mum buy me this pawsome toy! 🐾 I’m carrying it everywhere… even into my drea...
15/08/2025

“Big shoutout to my buddy Rocket for making Mum buy me this pawsome toy! 🐾

I’m carrying it everywhere… even into my dreams 😴✨ (Sorry, Trudy & Henry – this one’s ALL mine!)”



⭐️ Lunchtime Learning ⭐️With another heat wave limiting our usual activities, I provide my dogs with a lot of fun brain ...
15/08/2025

⭐️ Lunchtime Learning ⭐️

With another heat wave limiting our usual activities, I provide my dogs with a lot of fun brain games and enrichment.

Sniffing, hunting for treats or toys - peppered with foundation skills like heel work , sit & stay and recall!

Fun Facts about our dogs’ sniffing super power:

🐾 Dogs have around 220–300 million scent receptors in their noses, compared to our measly 5–6 million.

🐾 Dogs smell layers of time.
They can tell if a scent is “fresh” or hours/days old, because smells change in chemical composition over time.

🐾 They can “smell” diseases.
With training, dogs can detect cancer, diabetes, malaria, and even COVID-19, often earlier than medical tests.

🐾 To a dog, scent is like a living newspaper—full of headlines about who’s been there, what they were doing, and even what mood they were in.

We will cover this and so much more in our BASICS AND BEYOND dog training course which starts in October at our new venue !

Email us for more information!

📧 [email protected]

13/08/2025

🐾 Town Training Adventures! 🚶‍♀️🐶

Today we swapped fields for footpaths and hedgerows for high streets!

Town training is a fantastic way to build your dog’s confidence and manners in real-life situations.

We practised:
✨ Walking calmly past traffic and shops
✨ Ignoring tempting smells and tasty-looking snacks
✨ Staying relaxed around busy people, bikes, and other dogs
✨ Safe crossing at roads and polite greetings

Training in a town environment is about much more than obedience — it’s about teaching your dog to focus, stay calm, and make good choices, even when there’s a lot going on around them.

We are starting our “Paws on the Pavement” sessions again soon!

➡️ Get in touch now and we will send you all the info including a PRIORITY BOOKING LINK to ensure you have a chance to grab your space!

📧 [email protected]

💥IMPORTANT NOTICE💥Please note due to the persisting heat we have taken the decision to postpone today's gundog session. ...
13/08/2025

💥IMPORTANT NOTICE💥

Please note due to the persisting heat we have taken the decision to postpone today's gundog session. All attendees will have received an email with information and options of how to proceed with their bookings.

We are really sorry but the physical wellbeing of our dogs always comes first. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a lovely Wednesday everyone!

Janka & team🧡

“Hi, it’s me, Lars 🐾Mum bought me this amazing new Dokken dummy from and apparently it’s for ‘training’… but honestly, ...
12/08/2025

“Hi, it’s me, Lars 🐾

Mum bought me this amazing new Dokken dummy from and apparently it’s for ‘training’… but honestly, I think it’s for making massive splashes 💦

This morning I:
🏊‍♂️ Leapt into the water like an Olympic champ
🎯 Found the dummy before Mum could even say ‘good boy’
🍪 Cashed in on snacks afterwards

Best. Morning. Ever.”

🌟 Congratulations 🌟Put your hands and paws together for this incredible team ! Border Terrier Rocket and his fabulous ow...
11/08/2025

🌟 Congratulations 🌟

Put your hands and paws together for this incredible team !

Border Terrier Rocket and his fabulous owner Hannah have gained their LEVEL 1 Scent Detection Achieving Together Award !

At just 10 months this makes Rocket the youngest dog to achieve this certification!

Well done guys !

⚠️⚠️ No Service Tomorrow ⚠️⚠️Please note that all sessions for tomorrow, Tues 12 Aug have been rescheduled due to the h...
11/08/2025

⚠️⚠️ No Service Tomorrow ⚠️⚠️

Please note that all sessions for tomorrow, Tues 12 Aug have been rescheduled due to the heat.

I will re-assess the situation for any sessions scheduled for Wednesday and contact everyone tomorrow.

Remember to keep your dogs cool, they won’t die if they miss a walk but heat stroke can have serious consequences.

☀️

08/08/2025

Today was the start of something exciting!

We rolled up our sleeves and began clearing out the barn – soon to be our future hub for indoor training and sniff & search adventures!

It was hard work, but made easy with such fabulous company.

We cleaned, drank tea, had a good natter, trained our dogs, picked blackberries, and soaked up the calm of this special place.

Here’s to new beginnings and plenty more days like this ahead! 🍃🐾🫖

Huge thank you to Julie & Rachel for all your help today ! 🙌🙌

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Brinxley Farm
Bampton
OX182AA

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Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm

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